Seeking an article relating to Spanish soccer and white supremacists... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jimellow · 03-30-2006, 08:41 PM

In the past I've read, or been told, about a few Spanish clubs that have supporters that act like gorillas whenever a black player is substituted in or touches the ball. I've also gathered they will go as far as throwing bananas on the pitch in more extreme cases.

From my understanding, there are two Spanish clubs that have a large portion of white supremacist fans, and these fans are the ones performing the disrespectful actions during matches.

Is anyone familiar with this practice? I'd really appreciate an article about this, as up until now any accounts of the practice have been limited to online discussion forums; and I'd prefer an actual article from a credible source.

The_Jazz · 03-31-2006, 05:25 AM

I know that HBO Sports did a story on it a couple of months ago, but I couldn't find a link to it anywhere. For some reason, though, I thought it was Italian fans.

jwoody · 03-31-2006, 05:41 AM

Here's one article. I could add my own opinion but I don't have time.

Several links from that page.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ca/4822824.stm

Jimellow · 03-31-2006, 05:54 AM

Interesting.

I found a few links myself..

03-30-2006, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Seeking an article relating to Spanish soccer and white supremacists... In the past I've read, or been told, about a few Spanish clubs that have supporters that act like gorillas whenever a black player is substituted in or touches the ball. I've also gathered they will go as far as throwing bananas on the pitch in more extreme cases. From my understanding, there are two Spanish clubs that have a large portion of white supremacist fans, and these fans are the ones performing the disrespectful actions during matches. Is anyone familiar with this practice? I'd really appreciate an article about this, as up until now any accounts of the practice have been limited to online discussion forums; and I'd prefer an actual article from a credible source. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.

03-31-2006, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	I know that HBO Sports did a story on it a couple of months ago, but I couldn't find a link to it anywhere. For some reason, though, I thought it was Italian fans. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

03-31-2006, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
jwoody Shackle Me Not Location: Newcastle - England.	Here's one article. I could add my own opinion but I don't have time. Several links from that page. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ca/4822824.stm __________________ .

03-31-2006, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	Interesting. I found a few links myself.. Shame in Spain (Sydney Morning Herald) Fans' Racist Taunts Rattle European Soccer (Washington Post) The Shame in Spain (Observer) Night of shame stuns England (Telegraph) __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.